Lion, Fox, And Gander Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCDDEEFF GGHHIIFF JKLMFFNNDDOO| A lion sick of pomp and state | A |
| Resolved his cares to delegate | A |
| Reynard was viceroy named the crowd | B |
| Of courtiers to the regent bowed | B |
| Wolves bears and tigers stoop and bend | C |
| And strive who most could condescend | C |
| Whilst he with wisdom in his face | D |
| Assumed the regal grace and pace | D |
| Whilst flattery hovered him around | E |
| And the pleased ear in thraldom bound | E |
| A fox well versed in adulation | F |
| Rose to pronounce the due oration | F |
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| Vast talents trained in virtue's school | G |
| With clemency from passion cool | G |
| And uncorrupted such a hand | H |
| Will shed abundance o'er the land | H |
| The brain shall prompt the wiser part | I |
| Mercy and justice rule the heart | I |
| All blessings must attend the nation | F |
| Under such bright administration | F |
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| A gander heard and understood | J |
| And summoned round his gosling brood | K |
| Whene'er you hear a rogue commended | L |
| Be sure some mischief is intended | M |
| A fox now spoke in commendation | F |
| Foxes no doubt will rise in station | F |
| If they hold places it is plain | N |
| The geese will feel a tyrant reign | N |
| 'Tis a sad prospect for our race | D |
| When every petty clerk in place | D |
| Will follow fashion and ne'er cease | O |
| On holidays to feed on geese | O |
John Gay
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